Putting Together My Illustration Portfolio! | Flip Through & How To

[@Jatlu1337]

I love seeing artists flipping through their work and talking about the different pieces, that portfolio is stunning!

[@studioxjess]

Julia H.B. Arts yes it's a great portfolio it's really heavy and smooth :D I love flip-throughs too! I feel like they're kind of hard to edit though, I already see things I want to change heehee 🤗 Have a wonderful weekend Julia!

[@somebodyelsa]

it's wonderful to see how much your work is evolving! Lovely portfolio pieces!

[@studioxjess]

somebodyelsa so true! It really has evolved so much from where I was a year ago. Which is great... but I still feel like I have so much to learn and I'm never totally satisfied, you know? Maybe this is normal 🤓

[@somebodyelsa]

I totally know where you're coming from! The creative mind is never satisfied, I'd be worried if you were :)

[@mebearcreations]

OMG! Your portfolio looks amazing! I hope whoever gets to see this, will be impressed! I'm a big fan of children's books, especially the picture books. Some of my most favourite illustrators are Marcus Pfister and Inge & Dieter Schubert. I really love their soft watercolour illustrations. Your illustrations really make me think of them! Good luck with finding a publisher. Your illustrations deserve to being published! 💖💖💖

[@studioxjess]

mebearcreations thank you so much! I don't know those illustrators, I'll have to look into them! My favorites are Quentin Blake (of course) and Oliver Jeffers... and many many more. :)

[@Vexx]

This was very helpful 😄👍

[@randomfandom3343]

Vexx heyyy vexx

[@DeathlyDaylight]

you had me at "Mr. T, a traveling T-Rex". Wonderful illustration!

[@studioxjess]

Dei Deithly oh, thank you so much!

[@yelenapanidkova5776]

So many worthy ideas, thank you for your work and simple layouts, perfect tutorials for anyone!

[@Ane-kh3yp]

What a beautiful portfolia Jess, I really loved watching you flick through it. Great channel totally accessible for all abilities. Thank you for sharing.

[@studioxjess]

Thank you so much Ann! I do appreciate you watching and for your kind words ☺️ so glad you enjoyed!

[@ArtJournalJunkie]

What a wonderful portfolio! I wish you huge success with your beautiful illustrations.

[@antonygarcia9219]

I really love your work! So cool! And the idea of the portfolio is really nice too

[@sassyjay100]

Beautiful illustrations, Love the animal characters you make. I work in a school and honestly there isn't enough traditional/watercolour art illustrations in them, children love them and you tend to get very graphic/digital type artwork in the large majority of books. I wish you luck, your work really stands out.

[@studioxjess]

sassyjay100 thank you! That is so lovely to hear :) I do a lot of graphic/digital in the other half of my life as a designer and honestly nothing feels as good and natural as working on real paper. 🤓

[@ashleighgrace2131]

Naw, this is all so beautifully illustrated and you have created really captivating character concepts. I'm sure that you're success will only grow x

[@studioxjess]

Lavender QQ thank you so much 🤗 I certainly hope so! I'm just going to keep moving forward until it happens 🚀

[@pamelagoodman2327]

I love your artwork Jess! I also use the screw post bind method, and I love it! You can switch out the images whenever you have new ones. I also love that your images are grouped by character theme, genius idea! I too feel like every year I get a little better but am still chasing the ideal of what I would like my art to be. I guess we all do that. but your work is so polished and charming for only having been at it for a year!

[@studioxjess]

Pamela Goodman what a lovely compliment, thanks Pamela! I am happy I chose the screw post method, definitely the most versatile I think :) Regarding the work - it's pretty much taken me 34 years of painting to get this point - ok, maybe 30, as I probably didn't come out of the womb paintbrush in hand ☺️ I have been focusing on my children's illustration for a year, that's true, but it's definitely been a slow build with a LOT of plateaus, in fact in on one right now. I'd love to see your work too! where's the best spot to check it out?

[@pranawheel]

Thank you so much for sharing. I'm actually just getting back to my job search, and my Camden case just isn't cutting it anymore. I've had this notion that everything has to be on black matte board, but this really challenged that. Much more organized and versatile than just shoving free-floating mat boards in a case. Killer presentation, btw. Thanks again!

[@kevinbaird7277]

Beautiful work, fantastic detail, I particularly enjoyed the dachshunds on the moon.

[@mochilunia]

You have such a dang cool and sweet portfolio! I had so much fun watching this. Absolutely beautiful and amazing 😍

[@studioxjess]

Lia Hartusch aw, thank you so much that is so wonderful to hear. 🙌 thanks for watching my ramblings !! 🤓

[@mochilunia]

Studio Jess You are welcome! Please keep up your awesome work ☺️💕

[@lilmadie6624]

this video was so soothing and inspiring to watch. your illustrations are beautiful!! i love watching people flip through their art. it makes me feel motivated to improve myself! ❤

[@studioxjess]

sushiflowers thank you so much, that is wonderful to hear and I totally agree! I love watching people flip through their art too 🤗

[@JELLOOOxD]

I LOVE YOUR WORK! 😍😍 All your illustrations are absolutley adorable! 💓

[@iputbaconinthesoap]

What is it like having a portfolio review? How do you prepare for it? This is so very inspiring! Thanks for sharing !

[@studioxjess]

Liz Z It kind of depends on who is reviewing your work. I think it's important to get feedback from as many people as possible! When you are ready for it. It's always very subjective so, one person's tastes might not match another person's. But, if you get different critiques you can look out for the common themes. If everyone loves one piece and doesn't like another, that's probably "truth" but if there's an art director who just doesn't like penguins, you can ignore that. I think you prepare by making work from the soul and developing a voice that's authentic... then when you put it out there divorce your emotions from it, and try to appreciate any tough critiques as opportunities to get better. 👌

[@MaryZoles]

Your illustrations are so cute. And yes the hardware aka. portfolio is just so flawless. i really like it!

[@studioxjess]

MaryZoles oh, thank you so much! I definitely think the hardware was a good decision - I highly recommend it 🤗

[@dogteeths]

This is so helpful- I'm not at the portfolio assembling part yet, but I'm definitely saving this for when I am. Thank you so much! Your illustrations are lovely :D I love your wrist tattoo too

[@studioxjess]

Nessa thank you so much Nessa! So happy you found it helpful, if you have any questions when you're ready to assemble let me know! 🤓

[@miannwn]

I love your art style its so beautiful

[@AnaisStAmant]

Beautiful! I love your style, thank you for sharing

[@aitanamariamoraquintanilla2486]

Your art is amazing! You inspire me to not give up

[@studioxjess]

Aitana María Mora Quintanilla thank you!! You guys inspire me not to give up too 🙌

[@lvteachme973]

Great tips for a physical portfolio. Thanks!

[@jinalbhuptani2548]

This is LOVELY!

[@charliewiseri]

This flip through was beautiful!!! You're going to go so far sweet Jess! :)

[@studioxjess]

A MacK's Life Ta so much Beth, I certainly hope so, fingers crossed! (or more like fingers busily painting until it happens ;)

[@Birgitte10000]

I love your portfolio Jess! And also, that Mister T is such a gem! I absolutely adored the illustrations you did of him. I just placed an order with moo for some business cards as well, and took advantage of their printfinity feature just like you did! TTFN :*

[@studioxjess]

Birgitte K. L Hi Birgitte, thank you! Mister T is blushing. :D You really can't go wrong with a Trex in Paris, you know. I'd love to see your cards when you receive them, Moo is my FAVE. Enjoy your weekend!

[@juliapro434]

your portfolio is great! I love it so much!

[@susanwildt6535]

Delightful illustrations!❤️👍🏻

[@studioxjess]

Susan Wildt thanks so much Susan!

[@mandarin1324]

ARMY here and I just want to tell you....YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!

[@cassandramarie1284]

Love your work!

[@shanieo9749]

Lovely portfolio!!! 💕 💕

[@AndreaPerezGarcia-vn3ux]

I'm in love with this!

[@studioxjess]

andrea thanks so much Andrea! 🤗

[@CharleneJee1000]

So cute!! I love the art! Thank you for being an inspiration

[@studioxjess]

xXCharleneXx aw, that is so sweet of you to say - thanks so much for watching! 🤗

[@MrsTiffanyGrey]

Amazing and lovely!

[@joyabbott5844]

Beautiful work you should be proud of your self xx

[@abrilspinoza]

¡Un trabajo bellísimo!

[@umarmughal]

You did very well here, impressive work!

[@Adrianmillsdesign]

Lovely work and thank you

[@chushiben]

That's beautiful!!

[@ZackBahaw]

beautiful work~

[@maggieli2138]

Your illustrations are so cute!

[@studioxjess]

MagsPags 1 thank you so much! 🤗

[@naomidelamotte1031]

This is soooo awesome... did you catch any fish with this one? Your work is amazing!

[@mwaters9037]

your work is so beautiful

[@christamorgan4577]

Love this! Thanks for sharing

[@zenfulkatoria]

Thanks for sharing! I loved the dachshunds in space!!

[@MissAkua100]

they weren't in space, they're on a balcony watching fireworks at night

[@zenfulkatoria]

Akomondo there was two pages one watching fireworks and the other page had the dogs in space suits and 🚀 ships

[@andyalexis5963]

I love your illustrations!!! Mr. T is so cuteee. I hope I'll be able to buy one of your picturebooks someday! Love from the Philippines 💕

[@studioxjess]

Andy Tinawin Oh, thank you so much 🤗 I hope so too! So glad to have you watching from all the way on the other side of the world, I've never been to the Philippines but I hope to go someday!

[@ΦΑΝΗ-υ3λ]

Where did you learn how to draw like this? Ugh... I was dreaming of getting into a school like that to learn all this amazing stuff but now I see you have to know how to do all this... before getting in?!

[@fraffee]

love this video so much!! :)

[@luckiartdevijulias]

Fantastic Portfolio!

[@hebezelaya9980]

omg, i love your work, a m a z i n g .

[@studioxjess]

Carina Hebe thank you so much Carina! 😊

[@_OUO]

I'm korean. I are watching your youtube. Iam now posting coments on goolge translatol.Maybe this is right. I'm a child of korean. Thank you if you did.

[@pocketfulofsunshine1692]

이이 안녕하세요. 나는 또한 당신에게 회신하기 위해 구글 번역기를 사용했다. 나는 메시지가 잘 번역되기를 바랍니다. 좋은 하루 되세요. 😀

[@tc-zl5rs]

이이 wtf

[@MaryAnnSweetAngel]

이이 이 게임이 마음에 드십니까? 수상한 메신저

[@_OUO]

Kayla Aurellia Budiyono 욕하는건 기분이 나쁘네요

[@_OUO]

Kayla Aurellia Budiyono 아 제가 오해가 있었군요... 저도 구글번역기로 쓴거 다시보니 좀 이상하더라구요...

[@IsabelMGart]

Thank you so much for sharing your porfolio! I always heard about this kind of porfolio, but I have never seen it, and Iiked it! By the way, your work is amazing

[@studioxjess]

Isabel MG Thank you so much Isabel! This portfolio is a gem, I really am liking it. :D

[@joannat8285]

Amazing!!!! 😍

[@ItsJessLouisex]

Do you make your illustrations by hand and then scan them onto your computer? They're all so cute!

[@studioxjess]

Jess Louise thanks Jess! That's exactly what I do - everything is by hand (usually watercolor) and then I scan it all in and clean things up a bit :)

[@MidNight91000]

That's a lovely portfolio! I'm curious about the font, what did you use?

[@studioxjess]

masilvi thank you! I always use Futura, it's my go to font. :)

[@AgentDigits]

I loved the Leia at the end - really nice! :) Your work is amazing! I don't study this kind of Illustration but this was great. The chapter idea was really cool and something I might test in my own portfolio, I'll be studying games design next year but I always struggle with making my portfolio flow nicely. :P For each character in my portfolio I usually show: - Page full thumbnails and doodles. - Larger version of one character thumbnail (rough sketch) on a page with notes and a couple of reference images. - 1 or 2 Pages of different heads/hair, clothing, weapon ideas. - Combine some of those small ideas into three final character ideas that resemble the original silhouette. - Final fully detailed drawing of the character. I usually use 5 pages just for one character, I really like showing how my ideas developed instead of keeping it all in my head.

[@studioxjess]

Jay Wood hey Jay, thank you! Yes I really like the idea of showing the whole thought process behind design, I'm a total nerd for that kind of stuff. Interesting no one did that in their children's illustration portfolios for this conference... but I also wouldn't really be able to because most of these are just straight up watercolor on paper! (Which is the beauty in having a pretty loose style, you can be super lazy ;) I really love the work of character designers though it seems like it takes so much patience and precision!

[@AgentDigits]

Studio Jess Yeah I love character design - I watched various film/game documentaries and got obsessed with it! I love seeing how different my favourite characters in a franchise could have looked, it's also super cool to see how various designs are reused for other characters. I'm jealous that you can be a little lazy haha! Yeah, drawing a ton characters can be pretty time consuming, I think the end result is always worth it though!! I only really draw a detailed, realistic character for my final design - otherwise I'd be there all day :P I find it difficult to make my portfolio stand out - one of my teachers came up with the idea of making a storyboard showcasing how my characters could interact with other characters or fight - "it all depends on what you make the character for" he told me. I think adding a little story at the end of each characters section in my portfolio could be a cool idea!! Anyways, your work is super cute! Thanks for replying :)

[@18chosen]

Great idea of a portfoilo.

[@studioxjess]

Caroline Damian thank you Caroline! 🤗

[@lindseylachute1370]

So very helpful and informative! How do you scan your illustrations?

[@studioxjess]

Lindsey Ewinger I use an Epson Perfection V600 Photo scanner... it is great, I just use the standard settings and scan everything as a tif at 800 dpi ~ I could probably get more technical, maybe one day :D

[@jindramullerova6518]

Wonderful!

[@VIProach]

Cool! I also liked the music here)

[@antresia.9723]

I have a big binder with sheet protectors full of amazing drawings.oh and I'm drawing flags with countries im start labeling cities,I did like 56 flags. There are 261 flags I have a long way to go.when I finished drawing all flags.i will draw the flags of the 13 colonies in order and the Soviet union,European flag,confederate flag,the Nazis,States with flags.thats alot of Talent that's why people say to me you are very talented,😊

[@TinyPochi]

Hello. Thank you for sharing the making and flipping through of your portfolio. May I ask which scanner do you use to scan your watercolour artworks? I'm in search of a good scanner.

[@kupotenshi]

I'd read the story about the TRex lol reminds me of Lyle Lyle Crocodile

[@MirjanaBozhinovska]

Congratulations!

[@amandakhumalo3737]

Great content ❤

[@beabeibei7505]

Do you have to "retouch" your illustrations on Photoshop after scanning them? Great work btw! :)

[@ivofbeyonce]

the screws are called Chicago screws

[@neatclare6941]

Hi Jess, thank you for your Channel, I have finally got around to get a new email and subscribe, Your channel is the first one i ever got hooked on . Thank you again. :)

[@andobreslin8735]

All of my art is done on an iPad Pro, so would I even need to have them printed to be put into a portfolio? Or just take along my iPad?

[@bastet469]

Why not a 3 ring binder? Are they considered less professional?

[@ellalia354]

lovely! what do you use to scan your work onto the computer?

[@studioxjess]

Ella Trudgeon thank you! And apols for the delay. I use an epson photo scanner, I have a video about my digitization process as well if you’re interested 🤓

[@iAmAlmostInvisible]

Hii love your work! I was just wondering, it seems you have drawn them traditionally with watercolour, how did you manage to scan them? When I scan my traditional works onto my computer, the quality and colour always go down, and that meant printing was more of a disaster and the final outcome never turned out very great. Please let me know if you have any special scanning advice:'D Ahaha thank you

[@studioxjess]

iAmAlmostInvisible hello! Yes I do everything with watercolor and then scan - it's taken a while to figure out the technique that works for me - but a lot of people are asking about it so I'm going to a video on that process soon! 🤓 (it's a lot easier to show than tell I think)

[@bethrule3627]

@@studioxjess Have you done a video on this yet? would be keen to see:)

[@elyseeharoon1596]

Hey Jess it looked like you had painted those illustrations by hand. did you paint them by hand or on photoshop? if you did it on photoshop can you please tell me the techniques and tools you used? I am an aspiring illustrator/graphic designer :) Moreover, i would like to say that your work is beautiful and i really liked the stories which i felt were unique and fun. Loved the t-rex going to Paris

[@nsqiqi522]

Elysee Haroon she painted it by hand and scanned it to clean things up :)

[@studioxjess]

Elysee Haroon thank you, and yes! I did paint them by hand and then scan them into photo for cleaning and color correcting, just a tad. I AM going to make a video on my digitization process soon! 🤓

[@Lucimh]

Studio Jess please, love your illustrations, thank u so much for the video, it inspired me so much ❤

[@elyseeharoon1596]

cool!! i cant wait to see your video on that! Thankyou

[@elyseeharoon1596]

Thank you marmalade Jade. Btw you are beautiful :)

[@neverknew100]

I wanna flip through every. single. page! My gawd

[@baileyhoward9687]

That’s amazing

[@ginasartcorner5686]

Such a nice portfolio! Love it :) Subbed right away

[@studioxjess]

Shiroichi Art oh thank you so much, and welcome! I think we’ve got a good year ahead on the illustration front. Happy holidays! 🎄🤓🎄

[@ginasartcorner5686]

You´re very welcome :) That sounds fantastic! Can´t wait to be inspired by a new great artist at least new one that I discovered. Thanks! Happy holidays too!

[@kd-zv8rc]

do you use reference to create your illustrations or do it all from memory?

[@samanthaestrada6679]

Hi, silly question... did you put two pieces of paper on each protector sheet? or you printed your illustrations on front and back of 1 sheet?

[@AnaBanana-fm7cb]

nice job

[@YasmeenKhan]

don't hate me, but that's not how you spell flamboyant... unless it's meant as a pun on buoy?

[@studioxjess]

Yasmeen Khan hahaha oh my! You're the only one who has caught that! (Or at least the only one who said something) oops ;) this is why I think the removable pages route is best for a portfolio 😉

[@StarlightAkari]

Can you link the amazon page for the inks again? says "item not found"

[@pichanliwag9132]

where did you buy the folder?

[@Soul22Dark]

How did your artwork got printed on the whole page like without any white borders (frame) ?

[@studioxjess]

Manish Ram my printer - a Canon Pixma, has a borderless option, very useful!

[@zamiimm17]

Hey, what typography did u used in this? I'm just starting to study graphic design and cool typos will be such a great help. Love ur art btw, u literally make my heart feel sparkles, it's so freaking beautiful!

[@studioxjess]

Samantha Madrigal Montenegro hello! Apologies for the super delayed response - I always use Futura! I just put a lot of space between the letters so it looks airy, if that makes sense. 🤓

[@brendacelina3899]

what printer/scanner you would suggest for us to use???

[@studioxjess]

pnut bro Well I really like my Canon Pixma, BUT - it doesn't produce true "giclee" art prints (which is the standard for art prints on Etsy, etc) so if you want to print stuff to sell you might want a more expensive model. And I use an Epson Photo Perfect scanner which I loooooove. Hope that helps!

[@skeletar85]

i have been watching for a while but what does ttfn mean?

[@studioxjess]

Cake InFlames it means "ta ta for now" 🤓

[@skeletar85]

Studio Jess ohhhhhh it alll makes sense now!! btw i really love how your portfolio has evolved recently

[@SarahGraveschannel]

1:00 SUBTITLES 💀💀

[@bethrule3627]

Does this portfolio take A4 size paper?

[@Thinkableness]

Why don't you put the originals in the portfolio?

[@amelie7384]

I’m from Russia, thank you!

[@mariamberidze2052]

this is so cute

[@p3ggy]

Do you have a book or something

[@inthewildatelier9648]

💙

[@ang.giselle2024]

So cute

[@verilu8]

I'm putting together a portfolio so I can hopefully get accepted into a scholarship program for a $1,415 summer camp that focusses on performing arts.

[@GoodbyeRubyTu3sday]

lol I read "I hope you enjedi!"

[@dunyazade]

So cute.

[@jacquicmd]

[@bearded-cat]

this portfolio is so expensive and there is nothing special about it. your art is awesome tho

[@studioxjess]

Iryska yeah it's definitely an investment to be sure! And I would say what's inside is way more important, yep! 🤓

[@bearded-cat]

Studio Jess what I mean is that portfolio is simple and made out of simple materials. You could have made it yourself (probably even better one!) and even personalise it more however whole idea how it is made is really clever and innovative

[@studioxjess]

Iryska totally! I hear ya - and I did consider that, but the deal is I didn't have the extra time to spend to make it from scratch, and for me, the $50 was worth saving me a day of making it - but if I did have time I think that's my ideal way to go and I'd recommend because almost everyone had this same portfolio.

[@АлёнаИлясова-я1л]

Hello! Do you have any idea how to make the same cover yourself?

[@bearded-cat]

Алёна Илясова you just have to get 2 perspex sheets (there is wide variety of these on eBay) and hinges (there are really pretty decorative ones). Drill holes through perspex and attach them with screws (once again there is wide variety of these). It shouldn't cost more than 15 euro